Quick Answer: York PA Housing Market 2026
The reviewed Redfin Data Center exact York, PA city row shows 140 homes sold, a $174,910 median sale price, 25 median days on market, 183 new listings, 269 active listings, and 180 pending sales for the rolling 3-month period ending 2026-04-30. Zillow Research separately shows York city ZHVI of $278,433.01 through 2026-04-30. Census QuickFacts shows a 43.7% York city owner-occupied rate for 2020-2024. Legal/tax/recording claims are source-gated and property-specific.
York PA Housing Market Report — 2026
Provider data: Redfin Data Center exact York, PA city row, rolling 3-month period ending 2026-04-30; Zillow Research York city rows through 2026-04-30 except median-sale-price through 2026-03-31; York County values are context only
Market Summary
York City is a very competitive seller's market. According to Redfin Data Center all_cities.csv, the exact York, PA city row for the rolling 3-month period ending 2026-04-30 shows 140 homes sold, a $174,910 median sale price, 25 median days on market, 183 new listings, 269 active listings, and 180 pending sales.
The reviewed packet did not verify a York County assessment-ratio calculation for seller copy. County recording, probate, foreclosure, and tax paths are shown only as SOURCE_GATE_ONLY / NEEDS_LEGAL_CONFIRMATION context unless a current official page and property-specific title/legal review support the claim.
York City Housing Metrics (Reviewed Redfin/Zillow Labels)
| Median sale price — Redfin Data Center city row | $174,910 (+2.89% YoY) |
| Homes sold — Redfin Data Center city row | 140 (-13.97% YoY) |
| Median days on market — Redfin Data Center city row | 25 days |
| Sale-to-list ratio — Redfin Data Center city row | 99.5% |
| New listings — Redfin Data Center city row | 183 (-3.95% YoY) |
| Active listings — Redfin Data Center city row | 269 (+4.09% YoY) |
| Pending sales — Redfin Data Center city row | 180 (-7.45% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city ZHVI (2026-04-30) | $278,433.01 (+3.92% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city inventory (2026-04-30) | 374 (+19.49% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city new listings (2026-04-30) | 192 (+11.63% YoY) |
| Zillow Research city median sale price (2026-03-31) | $240,900 (+6.12% YoY) |
| ACS median owner-occupied value — York city, 2020-2024 | $119,700 |
| York County Redfin median sale price context only | $298,616 (April 2026 county monthly; not city replacement) |
| York County Redfin active listings context only | 1,325 (April 2026 county monthly; not city replacement) |
Neighborhood Price Breakdown
York City's neighborhoods vary significantly in price and investor activity. According to Redfin neighborhood data:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | YoY | Investor Interest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown York | $183,000 | -11.0% | Medium-High |
| Springdale | $209,000 | -12.9% | Medium |
| Southwest York | $175,000 | +10.8% | High |
| East Side | $160,000 | +3.2% | High |
| Northeast York | $120,000 | -10.3% | Very High |
| North York Borough | $180,000 | -0.1% | Medium |
Northeast York is the primary target for distressed cash buyers — prices $40K+ below city median, heavily renter-occupied, aging infrastructure with high deferred maintenance.
Transfer Tax & Closing Costs
The reviewed packet verifies the Pennsylvania Department of Revenuesource path for the 1% state realty transfer tax and flags local taxes, exemptions, liability split, and property specifics as SOURCE_GATE_ONLY / NEEDS_LEGAL_CONFIRMATION. This page does not estimate seller closing costs without title/legal review.
Recording fees are collected by the York County Recorder of Deeds (yorkcountypa.gov). Deed recording: $86.25 base (4 pages, 4 names) + $20 per additional parcel identifier (effective Jan 1, 2025).
Source-gated closing-cost note
- PA state realty transfer tax source path: reviewed, observed 2026-05-26.
- York County recording-fee source path: reviewed, observed 2026-05-26.
- Local taxes, exemptions, split, title charges, liens, and property-specific seller costs: NEEDS_LEGAL_CONFIRMATION / title-company review.
- When we make an offer, closing-cost handling is written into the purchase agreement before you sign.
York County Assessor & Probate Resources
York County Assessment & Tax Claim
45 N. George Street, York, PA 17401
(717) 771-9232
yorkcountypa.gov/512 →York County Register of Wills
45 North George Street, Suite 2, York, PA 17401
(717) 771-9607 · M-F 8am-4:15pm
yorkcountypa.gov/385 →Get a Cash Offer for Your York PA Property
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Related Resources
- Is York PA a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
- What is the average home price in York PA?
- What neighborhoods in York PA are most affordable?
- What is the real estate transfer tax in York PA?
York PA Market FAQ
Is York PA a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?
The reviewed Redfin Data Center exact York, PA city row for the rolling 3-month period ending 2026-04-30 shows 140 homes sold, a $174,910 median sale price, 25 median days on market, 183 new listings, and 269 active listings. The packet does not provide a current Compete Score or hot-home claim, so this page does not use those labels.
What is the average home price in York PA?
The reviewed Redfin Data Center exact York, PA city row shows a $174,910 median sale price for the rolling 3-month period ending 2026-04-30 (+2.89% YoY). Zillow Research separately shows York city ZHVI of $278,433.01 through 2026-04-30 (+3.92% YoY) and city median sale price of $240,900 through 2026-03-31 (+6.12% YoY). Census QuickFacts shows York city median owner-occupied value of $119,700 for 2020-2024.
What neighborhoods in York PA are most affordable?
Northeast York has the lowest median prices in the city, around $120,000 (November 2025 data), with very high investor activity. Southwest York and the East Side also offer entry-level prices with active investor markets. Downtown York properties range higher due to the Colonial-era historic structures.
What is the real estate transfer tax in York PA?
The reviewed packet confirms the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue 1% state realty transfer-tax source path and York County recording-fee source path. Local tax rates, split, exemptions, and seller-specific closing costs are SOURCE_GATE_ONLY / NEEDS_LEGAL_CONFIRMATION and should be checked with current official records, title, and legal review.